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Effects of Ruminal Short-chain Fatty Acids and pH on Gastrointestinal Development of Dairy Calves
DownloadFall 2024
Paez Martins Narciso, Matheus Henrique
While the importance of pH and short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) on rumen development in calves is well-known, their impact on the small and large intestines are unclear. This study investigated the effects of ruminal SCFA concentrations ([SCFA]) and pH on performance and hindgut fermentation and...
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Elucidating the role of the rumen microbiome in cattle feed efficiency and its potential as a reservoir for novel enzyme discovery
DownloadFall 2019
The rapid advances in omics technologies have led to a tremendous progress in our understanding of the rumen microbiome and its influence on cattle feed efficiency. However, significant gaps remain in the literature concerning the driving forces that influence the relationship between the rumen...